Welsh singer-producer Cate Le Bon discusses her new album, 'Michelangelo Dying,' which explores themes of heartbreak, self-abandonment, and healing after a painful long-term relationship ended. She moved from California to Cardiff and recorded the album in various locations, including Los Angeles, Cardiff, Hydra, and Joshua Tree. The album is described as her most emotionally direct work yet, focusing on the process of grieving a fantasy and confronting reality.
‘The breakup was like an amputation that saves you’: Cate Le Bon on healing from heartache and her heavy new album
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Welsh singer-producer Cate Le Bon discusses her new album, 'Michelangelo Dying,' which explores themes of heartbreak, self-abandonment, and healing after a painful long-term relationship ended. She moved from California to Cardiff and recorded the album in various locations, including Los Angeles, Cardiff, Hydra, and Joshua Tree. The album is described as her most emotionally direct work yet, focusing on the process of grieving a fantasy and confronting reality.
- 1 2008: Cate Le Bon's career started
- 2 2016: 'Crab Day' album released, career hit its stride
- 3 2019: 'Reward' album released; Cate Le Bon took a year off to study carpentry before making it
- 4 2022: 'Pompeii' album released
- 5 After 2022: Long relationship ended, leading to exhaustion and illness
- 6 2024: 'Michelangelo Dying' was supposed to come out
- 7 Early May 2025: Interview in south London
- 8 A few weeks later (May/June 2025): Interview near Loire valley
- 9 26 September 2025: 'Michelangelo Dying' album released
- 10 October 2025: Cate Le Bon to start touring 'Michelangelo Dying'
- Release of a new album 'Michelangelo Dying' on September 26, 2025
- Cate Le Bon's personal healing and re-evaluation of relationships
- Continued artistic evolution and influence
What: Cate Le Bon discusses her new album 'Michelangelo Dying,' which is her most emotionally direct record, focusing on healing from a painful breakup and self-discovery. She also talks about her life changes, including shaving her head, moving back to Cardiff, and adopting a rescue dog.
When: Published 2025-06-08. The album 'Michelangelo Dying' was supposed to come out in 2024 but is now released on 26 September 2025. The interview took place in early May 2025 in south London and a few weeks later near the Loire valley. Her career started in 2008, hit its stride with 'Crab Day' in 2016, and her previous album 'Pompeii' was released in 2022. The breakup occurred after 2022.
Where: Interview locations include south London, England, and near the Loire valley, France. Cate Le Bon moved from California, USA, to Cardiff, Wales, UK. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California, USA; Cardiff, Wales, UK; Hydra, Greece; and Joshua Tree desert, California, USA.
Why: To promote her new album 'Michelangelo Dying' and share the personal journey of healing and self-discovery that inspired its creation, particularly after a significant breakup.
How: Through an interview where she discusses her creative process, personal experiences, and the themes of her new album, including her move, new routines, and collaborations with other artists.